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Majority Leader, Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu says former Zimbabwean President, Robert Gabriel Mugabe did not only “disgrace” his country but the entire leadership of the continent for over staying his presidency.
Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu who recalled how “lavish” Zimbabwe was during his working visit to the south central African country in the 80’s noted that the oldest dictator president in the world ruined the country with his style of leadership.
“I have worked in Zimbabwe during 1988/89/90. Zimbabwe then could be compared to some foreign countries. After going there after year 2000 I was very sad. In terms of infrastructure, bad road network, telephone services not working . . . it was really sad, lack of potable water and I asked myself where am I, all thanks to Robert Mugabe," he said.
“Zimbabwe was the bread basket of the southern African region . . . But it was hard for them to even feed themselves . . . What kind of country is that. It was a worrying situation and a disgrace to Africa,” he added.
The Minority leader was discussing Robert Mugabe’s end of presidency after Zimbabwe’s speaker of parliament announced his resignation on Tuesday.
The surprise announcement came as lawmakers debated an impeachment motion against the 93-year-old leader in a joint sitting of parliament.
Mr. Mugabe had previously refused to resign despite last week’s military takeover and days of protests. What triggered the moves to oust Mr. Mugabe, who is regarded as an African independence hero turned despot, was his dismissal of one of his Vice Presidents, Emmerson Mnangagwa.
That move was seen as an attempt to position Grace Mugabe to continue a Mugabe dynasty of power- This prompted the military to step in and place Mr. Mugabe under house arrest, in events that stopped short of an outright coup de tat.
Speaking on NEAT FM’s morning show, ‘Ghana Montie’ the NPP guru said even though Mugabe did some good things in his country “his decision to die as a president and handover to his wife was his downfall.”
“It’s sad for him and a disgrace not only to the people of Zimbabwe but the whole of Africa. We love power too much,” he told host Kwasi Aboagye.
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Mugabe"s legacy is not ONLY negative as perceived by shorts sighted and myopic minds. He is also an epitome of self respect and an example of a leader who does not bow to the f.u.c.n dictates of the west whose agenda is to manipulate and use Africa and the third world to meet their parochial interests. Although Mugabe is not a SAINT his positive contribution to Zimbabwe as a freedom fighter must be highlighted as well
we're jokers in this world. osei kyei-mensah bonsu says what? Mugabe isn't a liar; he's a victor and hero of our time. Sampson of scriptures was unable to hold on to his strength and power. Delilah got whatever she wanted before Sampson realised he had sold out his dignity. grandpa Adam faced a similar encounter with Eva/Eve. the woman's sting is poisonous.
OSEI KYEI MENSAH BONSU....PLEASE NEVER BRING YOURSELF...IF YOUR FATHER WAS MUGABE WOULD YOU HAVE SAID IT THE WAY AS YOU ARE SAYING IT NOW....WISE UP,YOU SO CALLED AFRICAN LEADERS DONT RESPECT YOURSELF BUT YOU WANT PEOPLE IN THE SOCIETY TO RESPECT YOU....I NOW UNDERSTAND WHY PEOPLE FROM NDC ALWAYS INSULT NANA ADDO...IN FACT FROM NOW I WILL NOT BE FIGHTING PEOPLE ABOUT THEIR COMMENTS OR POST ABOUT NANA ADDO....IF YOU OSEI KYEI MENSAH BONSU COULD STAND UP AND THINK VERY DEEPLY JUST TO INSULT A MAN WORTH BEING YOUR FATHER...THEN WE HAVE A VERY LONG WAY TO GO AFRICA....MUGABE WHO FOUGHT FOR HIS COUNTRY AND SACKED THOSE BRITISH SOLELY, SEE ALL THE SANCTIONS THAT THE WEST PUT ON HIM BUT HE STILL MANAGED TO KEEP THE COUNTRY GOING AND YOU OPEN YOUR MOUTH TO CALL HIM DISGRACE...VERY SOON 2020YOUR TIME WILL COME, YOU THINK YOU SURVIVED 2016 SO YOU WILL SURVIVE ALWAYS...HOW MANY YEARS HAVE YOU BEEN AN MP IN SUAME....JUST COMMON MP, YOU DONT WANT TO GO AND YOU HAVE THE NERVES TO CALL YOUR FATHER A DISGRACE....OK. GOD BLESS YOU BUT WE LIVE TO SEE AND WHAT YOU MEASURE FOR PEOPLE YOU WOULD BE MEASURED TEN TIMES FOLD GOD BE WITH YOU....EDDIE KAY YOU CALL THIS SENSIBLE,HOW WOULD YOU CALL THE INSULTS ON NANA ADDO FEW MONTHS AGO BY APPIAH STADIUM....I AM AN NPP BUT DONT LET PARTY COLORS DECEIVE YOU ...OK
you were begging for your people to maintain you for institutional memory seek.hmmmm
LOOK AT WHO IS SPEAKING. DONT YOU KNOW UR NICKNAME - SUAME MUGABE? ALL YOUR PEERS WHO ARE PRINCIPLED ARE OUT OF PARLIAMENT. ***barred word*** PERSON CHASTISING SOMEONE OVER GREED. THEY SAY YOU STOLE SOMETHING AND CHANGE YOUR NAME. CLEAR THAT AND LEAVE MUGABE ALONE. IF I WONT VOTE FOR NPP AGAIN IT WILL BE BECAUSE OF YOUR LIKES.
Suame Mugabe is talking please quiet.
Eii see who is talking. heeeeer God get patience
This MP paaa, during president AKUFO ADDO'S SAWING IN HE WAS INVITED AS SPECIAL GUEST. IF HE IS A DISGRACE TO AFRICA, WHY DONE THAN DID YOU INVITE HIM. HYPOCRISY AT IT BEST.
This MP paaa, during president AKUFO ADDO SAWING IN HE WAS INVITE AS SPECIAL GUEST. IF HE IS DISGRACE WHY DONE THAN DID YOU INVITE HIM HYPOCRISY AT IT BEST.
Double standard Mr MP, please vacate your post and let someone else chop small. How long have you served as MP ? I beg take your wahala to the bathroom ,,,